CRAFT

Financial Basics for a Successful Craft Store

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:10:09 GMT

Financial Basics for a Successful Craft Store
Start Date: 19-Jun-08 4:00 PM
End Time: 19-Jun-08 5:00 PM
Location: teleconference
Speaker: David Brooks

teleconference

National Stationery Show NY

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:57:12 GMT

National Stationery Show NY
Start Date: 18-May-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 21-May-08 6:00 PM
Speaker:

Meet our CRAFT Artist Member Hank Goodman

noemail@craftonline.org — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Hank Goodman Hank Goodman creates Hank Goodman Stoneware in his studio in the mountains of North Carolina. Recycling large amounts of wood ash collected from families who heat with wood gives Goodmans stoneware the subdued and sensuous wood ash glazes that are its trademark. Wood warms twice is a popular expression in the densely forested western North Carolina mountains, referring to the warmth generated in the chopping and burning of wood. But through Hank Goodmans distinctive wood ash glazes, wood warms a third time in their lasting beauty. Somewhere between the distinctive glazes and graceful forms of Hank Goodmam’s pottery lies another layer, one you sense more than see. This is where individual artistry comes alive, drawing on subtle yet strong influences from centuries of art history, decades of family tradition, and years of personal experience. Hints of historical Oriental and Western vessels show up in each vase and bottle, teapot and sculpture. An...

3-May-08 3:00 AM

Niche Nominees for Top Retailer

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

a-c # 9th Street Gallery Newport OR A Adamm’s Stained Glass Gallery Santa Monica CA Alcove Gallery & Studio Atlanta GA A Mano Gallery New Hope PA Abacus - Boothbay Boothbay Harbor ME Abacus Gallery - Portland Portland ME Accentrics, Ltd. Mequon WI Accents & Images Lahaska PA The Afternoon Omaha NE Alaska Glass Gallery Anchorage AK The American Artisan,Inc. Nashville TN American Craftsman Galleries New York NY American Craftworks Collection Annapolis MD American Folk Art Museum New York NY Ann Arbor Art Center Ann Arbor MI ...

18-Apr-08 9:00 AM

Niche Top Retailer Nominees D-H

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

D Dancing to the Spirit of the Wood Hendersonville TN Dashka Roth Contemporary Jewelry New Orleans LA Datura Gallery Ivins UT Dayle Dunn Gallery Half Moon Bay CA De Novo Palo Alto CA Dickinson & Wait Craft Gallery Shepherdstown WV Dollywood Pigeon Forge TN Dolphin Galleries Kahului HI Don Drumm Studios & Gallery Akron OH Don Muller Gallery Northampton MA Dovecote Westport CT DVVS New York NY E Earth & State Media PA Earthenworks Gallery La Conner WA Earthwood Artisans & Collections Estes Park CO East Wind Silver Co ...

18-Apr-08 9:00 AM

Niche Top Retailer Nominees I-Z

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

I i d Provincetown MA Iago Blowing Rock NC Idyllwild Gallery of Fine Art Idyllwild CA I. Gorman Jewelers Washington DC Imagine Santa Barbara CA Imagine Artwear Alexandria VA Imagine, Art for Adornment Skaneateles NY Impulse Gallery Provincetown MA indigenous, a handcrafted gallery Cincinnati OH Indigo Moon Gallery Manteo NC Intermission Philadelphia PA Iowa Artisans Gallery Iowa City IA Iris at the Basin Park Eureka Springs AR Island Style Gallery Key West FL J Jane Sauer Gallery Santa Fe NM J. Parkes Originals ...

18-Apr-08 9:00 AM

POS SURVEY/INITIAL RESPONSES

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

CRAFT has received over 20 responses to its initial request for information about POS (Point of Sale) systems that members are using. To date members indicate they are using the following systems: Artisan, Certek Software Designs, Inc., www.certek-software.com. (Artisan/Certek is a member of CRAFT and will be exhibiting at ACRE) Quickbooks Point of Sale, Intuit, www.quickbooks.intuit.com. (enter pos in search) ICE, CAM Commerce Solutions, www.camcommerce.com. (This program is basically offered for free or next to nothing as an introduction to the more advanced CAM products) DACEASY, Sage, www.daceasy.com. PAYGO, Christian James, Inc., www.christianjames.net. Retail 2005 (there are later editions), Seaport, www.seaportsoftware.com. Retail Pro, www.retailprosoftware.com. MicroBiz, CAM Commerce Solutions, www.microbiz.com. (MicroBiz was a separate company that CAM acquired several years ago which it continues to support.) Shopkeeper, www.shopkeeper.com. POSIM, Ensign...

18-Apr-08 8:00 AM

Recession-Proof Your Business

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

From Business Week Small Biz experts tell you how to prepare for the worst—stay lean, talk to your customers, and dont stop hiring and marketing by Karen E. Klein This year stock values have taken a wild ride, fueled by worrying economic news, from the mortgage crisis to home sales declining to a credit crunch. While a formal recession can only be declared in hindsight, talk of a downturn—or at least a slowdown—has been rampant. Whats a small business owner to do if the current economic climate extends through 2008? Business consultants are busy weighing in on this question, so we rounded up some of their advice. Dont be caught off guard if the slowdown hits your company, says Gregg Landers, director of growth management consulting at CBIZ Accounting Tax & Advisory Services, San Diego. Prepare a worst-case, 12-month cash flow scenario. Assume a 10% to 20% drop in revenues and identify what changes you would make and when, he says. If you need to, improve your management reporting...

10-Feb-08 7:00 AM

CRAFT Today - Newsletter January 2008.

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:07:00 GMT

January 2008 Hello [firstname], Welcome to CRAFT Today January 2008 This month we are sending our newsletter in 2 formats As a pdf that you can download and print - Click Here Or read each individual article by clicking on the title below: In This Newsletter Presidents Column CRAFT Marketing Plan to be unveiled at Annual Dinner Philadelphia BMAC...

20-Jan-08 12:07 PM

Kentucky Crafted - The Market

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

KENTUCKY CRAFTED: THE MARKET 2008
Open to the Public Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST)

Open to the Trade Thursday, March 6th, 3 - 7 pm EST Friday, March 7th, 9 am - 6 pm
South Wing B Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky

20-Jan-08 10:00 AM

NYIGF Feb 2008

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Are you going to the New York International Gift Fair the first week of February?

Once again, the show is offering benefits to CRAFT members that make our lives easier, provide opportunities for networking and education.

Use of the Club Lounge at Javits 1E03. This is the room on the basement level past the food services. We can hang coats, leave luggage and use the seating and computers! Retail members: pick up some lunch and join us everyday at 12:30 to chat and exchange exciting finds. Artist members: exhibitors are not allowed in the Lounge. However, they are letting us use the attached meeting room on Monday at 12:30 for you to join us. We'd love to see you if you can get away.

NYIGF is giving all members the opportunity to attend one educational session free. Go to www.nyigf.com/invite to sign up. Use promo code - NYIGF 208.

Donna Milstein will be on the panel "Made in the USA: Sourcing and Selling American-Made Products" on Friday 2-3 PM, Javis A02-03. If you would like to attend free and support Donna email Cathy Steel for free tickets (in addition to the free one above) Cathy Steele by Jan 25.

Also - in searching the show site I found a few interesting things. Will you be in NY on Friday? There is a free breakfast sponsored by Crafts Report 8:30 - 10 am in the Lobby Hall 1D.

Then head to the Piers. Go to the Transportation Desk and ask for a free metro card to use in the city.

First come basis until they last. Then enter a raffle for a free dinner certificate for Friday night. Enter by filling out a form at the rear of Pier 92, the 40,000 aisle of Pier 94 or the Special Events Booth at Javits by 2 PM. Winners will be called between 2 and 3 PM on Friday.

- Karen Hohler

20-Jan-08 9:00 AM

Table Topics Lead by CRAFT at BMAC Feb 2008

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Table Topics Breakfast Seminar Sunday, Feb 17, 8:30-10AM Room 201A $25 in advance, $30 at door TOPICS TABLE 1: Customer service and beyond. Create a reputation for outstanding customer service that will make your customers return again and again. Tips and ideas will be shared to help you stand out from the rest. Led by Pam Corwin, Paper Scissors Rock. TABLE 2: Hopping on the Green Bandwagon. How to sell high style, earth friendly home furnishings and gifts. What works - What doesnt. A discussion on how to incorporate environmentally friendly items into your inventory from a store thats been doing it for eleven years. Led by Jenn Sem, Home and Planet. TABLE 3: The basics of Web marketing (a beginner course for retailers). Designed to meet the needs of retailers just beginning to establish their web presence, these web-savvy leaders will share basics and practical tips to help you market your business on the web. Led by Diane and Madis Sulg, Maddis Gallery. TABLE 4:...

20-Jan-08 9:00 AM

CRAFT Announces Table Topics for BMAC Summer 2007

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia BMAC Show Aug 5, 2007 Table Topics Breakfast Seminar Sunday, Aug 5, 2007 8:30-10AM Room 201A $25 in advance, $30 at door TOPICS TABLE 1: The basics of Web marketing (a beginner course for retailers). Designed to meet the needs of retailers just beginning to establish their web presence, these web-savvy leaders will share basics and practical tips to help you market your business on the web. Led by Diane and Madis Sulg, Maddi’s Gallery. TABLE 2: Customer service and beyond. Create a reputation for outstanding customer service that will make your customers return again and again. Tips and ideas will be shared to help you stand out from the rest. Led by Pam Corwin, Paper Scissors Rock. TABLE 3: How to hire, train and retain good employees. Learn to cut down on costly employee turnover and have happy, productive employees for the long term. Led by: Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries TABLE 4: Hopping on the Green Bandwagon. How to sell high style, earth friendly...

New Officers and Directors Elected

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES New Officers & Directors Elected At the July 22, 2006 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) elected officers to serve new terms or . The new Directors elected to a three year term are Karen Hohler of Whipporwill, MA; Aaron Maxwell of Harmony Ridge Gallery, WV; Sandra Randolph of Good Goods, MI; Janet Francoeur of Carolina Creations, NC; and Mary Kesler of Davin & Kesler, Inc. RI. Mary Kesler is the first Associate/Artist member to serveas a Director. Completing a one year term is Ann Pifer of The Grand Hand Gallery, MI; and Joanne Sterlacci of Simple Pleasures Gallery, PA. Following the meeting, the Directors elected a slate of Officers for 2006-2007. Elected as Chairman of the...

8.6.2005 CRAFT Announces Leadership Changes

noemail@craftonline.org — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES New Officers & Directors Elected At the August 6, 2005 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) elected officers to serve new terms. The new Directors are Aaron Maxwell, Harmony Isle Gallery, WV; Shirely Palmer-Hill of Wickwire Fine Art/Folk, NC; and Phyllis Castells of Heart of Home, PA. Following the meeting, the Directors elected a slate of Officers for 2005-2006. Elected as Chairman of the Board is David Brooks of Appalachian Spring in Falls Church VA; Gloria Brooke of Brooke Pottery in Lakeland FL, as President; Joanne Sterlacci of Simple Pleasures Gallery in West Chester PA, as Vice President; Deb Kneale of Show of Hands in Denver CO, as Secretary; Karen Hohler of Whippoorwill...

CRAFT Presents Handmade in the USA

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release CRAFT Presents “Handmade in the USA” Seminar at the NY International Gift Fair PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12, 2005 - The Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of “Handmade in the USA”, an interactive seminar to be presented at the NY International Gift Fair, on Monday, January 31, 2005. The seminar will feature a panel of craft industry luminaries who will discuss how to incorporate handmade American crafts into gift shop offerings and differentiate them from imports. The panel is composed of nationally recognized craft gallery owners, “NICHE Top 10 Retailers” of American craft, and crafts marketing experts: • Don Gorenberg, of Seldom Seen Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Donna Milstein, of Hanson Galleries, in Houston, Texas • Tara Silberberg, of The Clay Pot, in Brooklyn, NY • Frank Burkhauser, of SOTA, Spirit of the Artist,...

CRAFT Adopts Business Code of Ethics

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 08 Aug 2004 03:00:00 GMT

CRAFT ADOPTS BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS

At the August 7 2004 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) voted to adopt the CRAFT Code of Ethics

Developed by the Business Practices Committee, Chairman Polly Brooks, Appalachian Spring, Falls Church,.VA, noted that after much discussion and care, the Committee was pleased to place before the membership a draft for formal adoption.

By its adoption the CRAFT membership restated its commitment to the Association’s mission statement, and pledged its efforts in adhering to the principles and promotion of high ethical standards and business practices within the craft community, as set forth in the CRAFT Code Of Ethics.

Founded in 2002, the Craft Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) is a not-for-profit, professionally managed association, of storefront retailers of American craft. Retailer members inventory generally consists of ceramics; blown, fused or stained glass; fine woodworking; furniture; jewelry; metal work; sculpture; textiles; wearable art and a myriad of other items – folk to funk, traditional to avant-garde, decorative or functional. The common thread is that an individual or small groups of artisans generally make the items in the United States. Vendors of products and services to retailers as well as craftsman can also belong to the association as Associate members.

For more information on the Craft Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow visit our website at www.craftonline.org or contact Headquarters at 100 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1498; Ph: 215-564-3484; Em:info@craftonline.org.

CRAFT Announces Partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 13:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: August 31, 2004 Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT Announces Partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services At the August 7, 2004 Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, CRAFT launched an important new program for its members. Invited to speak to members, Mr. George Taylor of Bank of America Merchant Services, outlined the exciting new opportunities and answered questions. Through its partnership with Bank of America and Bank of America Merchant Services, CRAFT can offer the following to its members: Reduced cost processing of VISA and MasterCard - Based on “interchange pricing” plus a transaction fee only; reimbursement of interchange/assessments on returns; reduced pricing on small transactions; lower fees for debit cards; no statement fee or minimums;...

Meadowlark Gallery

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:16:52 GMT

Hardin Abrams
hardinabr@aol.com

873 Del Ganado Rd

San Rafael, CA 94903

(415) 924-2210

Catherine Foster Art Studio

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:46:39 GMT

Catherine Foster
catherine@catherinefoster.com

19689 7th Ave. NE #351

Poulsbo, WA 98370

(360) 598-4540

Unarmed Merchants

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:50 GMT

Aaron Brown
unarmedmerchants@gmail.com

129 S. Gay St

Knoxville, TN 37902

865-549-5769

Marco Polo Designs

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:28:58 GMT

Jane Barthelemy
jane@marcopolodesigns.com

4831 NE Fremont St

Portland, OR 97213

503-331-1217

Margaret Ross Jewelry

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:56 GMT

Margaret Ross
margaret@margaretrossjewelry.com

PO Box 603

De Witt, MI 48820

517-927-2002

NGlassworks

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:49:56 GMT

Nancy Giere
nancy@nglassworks.com

118 Wilderness Lane

Williamsburg, VA 23188

757-250-3337

SST Studios Ltd

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:38 GMT

Sharon Tobasko
sststudios@columbus.rr.com

14377 Eldon Dr

Mt Vernon, OH 43050

740-393-3233

Aicora Gems LP

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:36:54 GMT

Geralyn Sheridan
geralyn@aicoragems.com

1334 Mangrove Ave

Chico, CA 95973

530-519-4367

Half Moon Creek LLC

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Blankenship
halfmoonc2@aol.com

410 W Tudor Road #4

Anchorage, AK 99503

907-929-4080

Lindsay Art Glass

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:47:09 GMT

Ann Lindsay
all@scronline.com

109 East F Street

Benicia, CA 94510

(707) 748-1336

CRAFT Its Friday Emails - Jan-June 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:24:36 GMT

April 25, 2008 Report: Paid Search Top Acquisition Tool for Retailers Written on April 17th 2008 Autthor by Kathleen ADOTAS - In a year of dismal retail sales projections, a recent report says Americans will continue to snap up clothes, computers and cars online. A Shop.org conducted by Forrester Research found that online retail sales should climb 17% this year to $204 billion. Shop.org also found that 53% of online retailers marketing budgets are allocated to online customer acquisition and that 21% is devoted to customer retention. Retailers are finding that search engine and affiliate marketing are also powerful retention tools - as well as methods of attracting new shoppers. Search-engine marketing is responsible for 35% of sales, the report said. Nine out of 10 online retailers use pay-for-performance search placement and 79% say they will make search-engine marketing a top priority in 2008. ...

Reviews and Photos

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:34:06 GMT

Glorious American Craft Products

Glorious American Craft Logo

Glorious American Craft Banner

Glorious American Craft Tissue Paper

Glorious American Craft Window Decal in Use

Raku Demonstration at Carolina Creations - New Bern, NC

Board of Directors

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:02:28 GMT

Chairperson Emeritus David Brooks - Appalachian Spring Chairman of the Board Gloria Brooke - President Karen Hohler - Whippoorwill Crafts Vice President Ann Pifer - The Grand Hand Gallery Treasurer Mary Kesler - Davin and Kesler, Inc. Secretary Deb Kneale - Show of Hands Vice President Education Projects Donna Milstein - Hanson Galleries Secretary for Communication Don Gorenberg Directors: Donna Milstein - Hanson Galleries Ann Pifer - The Grand Hand Gallery Ronni Kaman -The Collector Hardin Abrams, - Meadowlark Karen Hohler - Whipporwill Gloria Brooke Janet Francoeur - Carolina Creations Rich Klob - Yardbirds Maud Boleman - Black Mountain Studios Deb Kneale Show of Hands Mary Kesler - Davin and Kesler, Inc. Greg Worden - Vermont Artisan Designs Administrative Assistant: Laurie Wickham PO Box 293, Islamorada FL 33036 Phone 305-664-3650 Fax 305-664-0199 info@craftonline.org Board Minutes

Upcoming CRAFT Events

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:46:41 GMT

Educational Conference Calls What are they? An hour long dialog led by experts in their respective fields. A short question and answer session will always follow. Cost: $22.00 each for members of CRAFT, $25.00 each for non-members To register: For more info & to register online click on the Register now link under the topic you wish to register for or call Laurie Wickham, CRAFT Executive Administrator, at Gallery Morada, 305-664-3650, or email her at info@craftonline.org. You will be contacted with the call-in 800 number closer to the time of the conference call. It’s Not Only About the Interview... How to Hire Good Employees March 11, 2008, 1:00pm EST with Linda Bailey of Bailey Consulting Group With over twenty years of experience as a Human Resources generalist, Linda Bailey is a consultant, speaker, trainer and teacher on many Human Resource issues while emphasizing the employer-employee relationship. This teleconference on Interviewing Techniques will...

CRAFT Marketing

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:07:14 GMT

As a service to CRAFT members, the newly formed CRAFT Marketing Committee is underway with its mission of developing a marketing and branding strategy for American Art and Craft Retailers and Artists. The committee is fortunate to have two outside branding & marketing professionals assisting them with this project. They are Chuck Ruhr and Rose Larson who bring with them long careers of working with some of the largest corporations and retailers in the country.

Part of the committee's mission is to inquire about what gallery owners would like to know about their customers, find out what drives customers to shop at American craft galleries and learn what customer's perceptions are of the galleries they shop at.

The committee has developed a questionnaire and survey that will be sent to a sample of our member galleries. The committee's research consultant is assisting the committee with the development and analysis of the questionnaire to insure its objectivity and accuracy.

Committee Minutes

Martin Rishty Award

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:53:48 GMT

The Martin Rishty Award, is named after a founder of CRAFT in tribute to his efforts as a member of the Board and Membership Committee. CRAFT’s Executive Committee annually selects the association member who has made the greatest contribution toward CRAFT’s accomplishing its mission and best exemplifies Martin’s work on behalf of the organization.

The Winners are

2007 David Brook, Appalachian Spring, Janet Francoeur, Carolina Creations & Nancy
Vince, Wholesalecrafts.com
2006 Don Gorenberg, Seldom Seen
2005 Hardin Abrams, Meadowlark Gallery
2004 Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries and Polly Brooke, Appalachian Spring
2003 Joanne Sterlacci, Simple Pleasures Gallery

CRAFT Committees and Committee Chairs

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:40:24 GMT

American Craft Marketing Ann Pifer - The Grand Hand 651-312-1122 ann.pifer@thegrandhand.com Annual Dinner Gloria Brooke - (retired) Brooke Pottery 863-670-1314 brooke.pottery@att.net Artists Co-chairs Maud Boleman - Black Mountain Studios 828-686-1011 blackmountain@bellsouth.net Rich Kolb - Yardbirds 502-637-8752 rich@yardbirds.info Booth & Volunteer Karen Hohler - Whippoorwill Crafts 617-571-5267 hohassoc@aol.com Business Information - Surveys Hardin Abrams - Meadowlark Gallery 415-924-2210 hardinabr@aol.com Business Practices Polly Brooks - Appalachian Spring 703-533-0930 ext 26 pbrooks@appalachianspring.com Communications Don Gorenberg (retire Seldom Seen) 352-375-0563 uscraft@aol.com Education Donna Milstein - Hanson Galleries 713-984-1242 crafts@hansongalleries.com Membership Greg Worden - Vermont Artisan Designs 802-257-7044 vtart@sover.net Mentoring Deb Kneale - Show...

Business Information Committee Goals

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:39:22 GMT

Surveys will be conducted to determine trends.
Topics would include

Sales per sq foot
Sales per FTE, employee
rent per sq ft/mo
etc.
Trends in product demand, but requires common categories (jewelry below $50 retail, between $51 & ?) etc
Advertising performance
employee compensation (requires common scope of responsibility)
Sales incentive programs & performance
Need to come up with categories about artists needs.

In our past we only gave responses to those who contributed, but the artists need to see some of the data to benefit. The big challendge is to get participation.

Affinity Partners

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:04:15 GMT

Cost-Saving Affinity Programs The Craft Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT), leverages the collective purchasing power of member retailers to find and offer high quality, favorably priced business services, all designed to meet the specific needs of American craft retailers. Programs available as a benefit to CRAFT members include: Bank of America Merchant Services for preferred card processing discount rates Through our partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services, we have negotiated a program that entitles every CRAFT member, regardless of size or volume, to the same low interchange pricing for their credit card processing. A number of our members have already compared these rates to their present programs and switched to the Bank of America Merchant Services/CRAFT program because of the cost savings. Every switch has resulted in annual savings far in excess of annual CRAFT dues. We encourage every member who is interested, to contact Edith Ransom and...

Membership Committee

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:27:21 GMT

The mission of the CRAFT Membership Committee is to encourage eligible retailers, artists and other associates to join CRAFT and to oversee new member orientation and membership retention efforts.

The Committee makes suggestions, observations and recommendations about Membership activities to the Board of Directors. It maintains contact with eligible prospective and new members through correspondence and personal solicitation.

The Committee is responsible for preparation and distribution of membership brochures and public relations materials and applications and review of all incoming applications for the purpose of determining eligibility for membership in the Association.

Membership Committee Minutes

Providing Artist Information to Customers

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:45:00 GMT

Objectives: To determine the impact of customers buy passing the retailer and buying directly from the artists.

Release Date: 14-Jul-07 9:45 PM
Expiration Date: 12-Oct-07 9:45 PM

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